Teacher of English

Waverley School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Waverley School seeks a passionate Teacher of English for maternity cover, starting ASAP. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who can inspire and motivate students while fostering positive relationships within the school community. Join a committed team in a supportive environment with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner expected.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Engage, inspire, and motivate students in English.
• Foster positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Contribute positively to the school's educational experience.

Skills

Engagement

Motivation

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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Teacher of English

Maternity Cover Up to One Year
MPS/UPS
Start Date: ASAP

Waverley Education Foundation (WEF) is a Multi Academy Trust, which operates both Waverley School and Waverley Studio College. WEF has over 1900 students on roll across the trust. It develops, brokers, and delivers a range of services that support learning, leadership & management, and improve outcomes for children and young people.

Waverley School is an all-through school for students aged 4-19, with a Resource Base for students with cognition and learning difficulties. In its recent Ofsted inspection in September 2021, Waverley School was graded as a ‘Good’ School. The secondary phase has 1174 students, including those in the Sixth Form. We have state-of-the-art facilities for learning, teaching, and training, and a strong staff team committed to the development of all our students.

Our core values of Humanity, Equality, Aspiration, and Respect support our vision to create a learning community where we work together to achieve excellence in everything we do.

“Pupils have a strong understanding of diversity, respect, and tolerance, including for different family lifestyles” – Ofsted 2021

We believe this role will appeal to ambitious, talented teachers who want to make a positive contribution to our students’ educational experience.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner
• Is keen to engage, inspire, and motivate students
• Will foster positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the local community

It is an exciting time to join Waverley School. Applications are invited from those committed to the best for children and ambitious to develop their careers as teachers and leaders. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for internal and external development.

You will need to be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to young people's lives, with the ability to inspire and motivate students.

The successful candidate must meet the person specification and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo online checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.

We welcome informal visits to the school, where tours will be conducted by a senior staff member.

Safeguarding Statement

Waverley School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.